Tinubu Tells Governors To Hand Over LG Allocations
President Bola Tinubu has ordered state governors to comply with the Supreme Court judgement and directly fund local governments. He also reaffirmed plans for state police. Read the full story.
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Tinubu to Governors: Release LG Funds for Autonomy
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigeria's 36 governors to comply with the Supreme Court judgment by handing over local government allocations. He insists true autonomy depends on it.
Court Bars Police from Enforcing Tinted Glass Permit
A Delta State High Court has issued an order restraining the IGP and Nigeria Police from resuming tinted glass permit enforcement nationwide. Get the full details on the legal battle and police response.
ADC: Supreme Court Ruling Endangers Federalism
The African Democratic Congress warns a Supreme Court judgment granting the President power to suspend governors is a dangerous precedent. Read the full statement.
Former Chief Justice Tanko Muhammad Dies at 71
Nigeria's judiciary mourns the death of former Chief Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad at 71. Tributes pour in from NJC and legal bodies. Read about his legacy.
Okonkwo Faults Supreme Court Verdict on Rivers Emergency
ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo warns the Supreme Court's verdict on Rivers emergency rule sets a dangerous precedent for democracy, allowing presidential overreach. Read his full analysis.
Mbappe Wins €60m Court Case Against PSG
A French court has ordered Paris Saint-Germain to pay Kylian Mbappe €60 million in unpaid wages and bonuses. Get all the details on the landmark ruling.
Court Orders Regina Daniels Rehab for Child Access - Nwoko
Senator Ned Nwoko breaks silence on custody dispute with Regina Daniels, revealing a court ruling that mandates therapy and welfare assessment before she can see their children. Get the full story and public reaction.
ADC Slams Supreme Court Ruling on Presidential Emergency Powers
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) condemns the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential emergency powers as 'constitutional tyranny' that endangers federalism and democracy in Nigeria. Read their full warning.
S'Court Verdict on Emergency Rule Unsettles Polity
The Supreme Court's affirmation of President Tinubu's emergency powers in Rivers State has ignited a fierce debate on federalism, separation of powers, and the potential for political misuse ahead of the 2027 elections. Read the full analysis.
PDP Slams Supreme Court on Rivers Emergency Ruling
The Peoples Democratic Party warns that the Supreme Court's stance on Tinubu's Rivers State emergency declaration threatens Nigeria's democracy. Read the full details and public reactions.
PDP Warns of Democratic Backslide from Supreme Court Ruling
The PDP warns that interpretations of the Supreme Court's Rivers emergency ruling risk Nigeria's democracy. The party calls for constitutional safeguards to protect federalism.
CJN Mandates Virtual Hearings to Clear Court Backlog
Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun urges Nigerian courts to adopt virtual hearings to tackle massive case delays. She warns judges against abuse of interim injunctions ahead of 2027 polls. Read more.
Court Orders Wike to Appear in N40bn Defamation Case
A High Court in Abuja has summoned FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to appear in a N40bn defamation suit filed by APC's Tonye Cole over comments made on Channels TV. Details inside.
Supreme Court Strikes Out Osun's Suit on LG Funds
Nigeria's Supreme Court dismisses Osun State's suit over withheld LG allocations, ruling the AG lacked standing. The court condemned the FG's action as unconstitutional. Read the full details.
Herder Sentenced to Death for Killing 19-Year-Old in Borno
An 18-year-old herder, Adamu Mohammed, has been sentenced to death by hanging for the culpable homicide of 19-year-old Adamu Ali in Auno, Borno State. Read the full court details.
Supreme Court Dismisses Osun Suit on LG Funds
The Supreme Court has struck out Osun State's suit to compel FG to release LG funds, citing lack of locus standi. Read the full details and implications of the judgment.
Supreme Court Calls Out FG Over LG Autonomy
Nigeria's Supreme Court has called on the federal government to implement its judgment granting financial autonomy to 774 local governments. The court dismissed Osun state's suit. Full details inside.
Supreme Court Dismisses Osun's LG Funds Suit
Nigeria's Supreme Court has dismissed Osun State's suit to compel the Federal Government to release withheld local government allocations. Read the full details and implications of the verdict.
Supreme Court Allows Texas to Use Trump-Backed Voting Map
US Supreme Court permits Texas to use a Republican-friendly electoral map for 2026, a major win for Trump's party. Read the full analysis of this pivotal ruling and its national impact.
Supreme Court Justice: Forensic Practice is Pillar of Justice
Justice Abraham Moore Adumein highlights forensic science as central to justice. CIFCFIN marks anniversary, trains 5,000 professionals, and calls for FOI Act review to fight digital crime.
True Local Govt Autonomy Needs More Than Supreme Court
Nigeria's 2024 Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy is just the start. Experts argue real change requires good governance, anti-corruption measures, and cooperative federalism to empower grassroots development. Read the full analysis.
ECOWAS Court Studies Human Rights Enforcement in Europe
ECOWAS Court delegation concludes a week-long study visit to European human rights institutions to improve enforcement of its own rulings. Discover the key takeaways.
Supreme Court Hears Major Online Music Piracy Case
The US Supreme Court heard arguments on whether internet service providers can be held liable for users' music piracy. A $1 billion verdict against Cox Communications is at stake. Read the full details.
French Mayor Gets 4-Year Jail Term for Sex Tape Blackmail
A French court sentences Mayor Gael Perdriau to four years in prison for blackmailing a rival with a secret sex tape. Read the shocking details of the political scandal.
Court dismisses N1bn fraud case against MTN ex-staff
Lagos High Court acquits MTN ex-staff and contractor in N1bn fraud case after settlement. EFCC ordered to return seized assets and properties immediately.
Federal High Court orders EFCC to release 27 houses
Federal High Court Abuja mandates EFCC to immediately return 27 properties wrongly seized. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik vacates forfeiture order after claimants prove ownership. Read full details.
Court dismisses case against Northern CAN chairman
Federal High Court in Kaduna strikes out lawsuit challenging Reverend Joseph John Hayab's leadership of Northern CAN. The court ruled the association lacks legal capacity to sue.
Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, 3 Islamic Scholars Die in 2025
Nigeria loses four prominent Islamic scholars in 2025 including Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi. Read about their legacies and national reactions to these monumental losses.
N100m Rights Suit Against IGP Dismissed by Court
An Oyo State High Court has dismissed a N100 million fundamental rights suit against the IGP and others. Justice Oyediran ruled the application lacked merit. Read the full details.
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